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Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists;
Wilmington Star, June 9, 1898.
Holloway, John
John Holloway was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the
demands of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. Holloway was a Post Office Clerk, a
director of the Metropolitan Trust Company and a railroad entrepreneur, serving as president of the
Wilmington, Wrightsville and Onslow railroad. Holloway was born in Virginia and grew up in Robeson
County. He served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1887/ 1889. He was
involved in Wilmington politics and was a community leader, and a member of the Masons. In the 1900
city directory, he was listed as a clerk living at 810 N. 7th Street.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists
Howard, Daniel
Daniel Howard was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the
demands of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. He was active in Wilmington politics,
serving as a member of the Republican Executive Committee, a director of the Metropolitan Trust
Company and a director of the People’s Perpetual Building and Loan Association. His home was located at
312 N. 6th Street. Howard was profiled in Chapter 8 of this report.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists.
Howe Family
The Howe family descended from Anthony Walker Howe and Tenah Howe. According to family
tradition, Anthony was the son of an Ibo chieftan in Africa. He was purchased as a young slave by a white
slaveowner with the last name Walker. The Walker slaves were sold to Robert Howe after his death.
Anthony was a carpenter and builder. According to tradition, Tenah was a Tuscarora Indian adopted as a
baby by the Howe family. The white Howe family allowed Tenah to marry Anthony Walker but the couple
had to agree that all children born to the couple would have the last name Howe. Anthony was granted his
freedom by Howe. Anthony and Tenah had five children survive into adulthood: Anthony, Pompey,
Alfred, Isabella, and Polly. All of the Walker/ Howe children were taught carpentry skills and were free
blacks, working in Wilmington prior to the Civil War. Anthony Walker/ Howe died in 1837 and Tenah died
in 1852. Their descendants became prominent members of the community and were leaders after the Civil
War.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists;
Interview with Cynthia J. Brown, Howe descendant.
Howe, John Harriss
John Howe was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the demands
of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. Howe was a contractor and builder, living at 116
Castle Street. John H. Howe died in 1902. He was an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He
remained in the city after the violence.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists.
Howe, John T.
John T. Howe was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the
demands of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. Howe worked in various careers, serving

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Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists;
Wilmington Star, June 9, 1898.
Holloway, John
John Holloway was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the
demands of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. Holloway was a Post Office Clerk, a
director of the Metropolitan Trust Company and a railroad entrepreneur, serving as president of the
Wilmington, Wrightsville and Onslow railroad. Holloway was born in Virginia and grew up in Robeson
County. He served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1887/ 1889. He was
involved in Wilmington politics and was a community leader, and a member of the Masons. In the 1900
city directory, he was listed as a clerk living at 810 N. 7th Street.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists
Howard, Daniel
Daniel Howard was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the
demands of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. He was active in Wilmington politics,
serving as a member of the Republican Executive Committee, a director of the Metropolitan Trust
Company and a director of the People’s Perpetual Building and Loan Association. His home was located at
312 N. 6th Street. Howard was profiled in Chapter 8 of this report.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists.
Howe Family
The Howe family descended from Anthony Walker Howe and Tenah Howe. According to family
tradition, Anthony was the son of an Ibo chieftan in Africa. He was purchased as a young slave by a white
slaveowner with the last name Walker. The Walker slaves were sold to Robert Howe after his death.
Anthony was a carpenter and builder. According to tradition, Tenah was a Tuscarora Indian adopted as a
baby by the Howe family. The white Howe family allowed Tenah to marry Anthony Walker but the couple
had to agree that all children born to the couple would have the last name Howe. Anthony was granted his
freedom by Howe. Anthony and Tenah had five children survive into adulthood: Anthony, Pompey,
Alfred, Isabella, and Polly. All of the Walker/ Howe children were taught carpentry skills and were free
blacks, working in Wilmington prior to the Civil War. Anthony Walker/ Howe died in 1837 and Tenah died
in 1852. Their descendants became prominent members of the community and were leaders after the Civil
War.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists;
Interview with Cynthia J. Brown, Howe descendant.
Howe, John Harriss
John Howe was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the demands
of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. Howe was a contractor and builder, living at 116
Castle Street. John H. Howe died in 1902. He was an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He
remained in the city after the violence.
Sources: Prather, We Have Taken a City; Reaves, Strength Through Struggle; 1860- 1930 census;
1897, 1900 city directories; Bill Reaves Collection, New Hanover County Public Library; McDuffie,
“ Politics in Wilmington;” Cody, “ After the Storm;” 1890, 1897, 1900 New Hanover County Tax Lists.
Howe, John T.
John T. Howe was a member of the Committee of Colored Citizens summoned to hear the
demands of Waddell’s Committee of 25 on November 9, 1898. Howe worked in various careers, serving